You've heard good things about it and now you have a tub of it sitting in your pantry. So how do you use coconut oil?

Uses for Coconut Oil

We asked our Facebook fans and coworkers how they use coconut oil. Here are some of the numerous ways coconut oil is used. If you'd like to participate in conversations about coconut oil or other natural health topics, I definitely recommend you connect with our Facebook page.

This post lists 50 different ways to use coconut oil and it also links out to a bunch of DIY coconut oil recipes to help you try the different uses and experience all of the amazing coconut oil benefits. I hope you find it valuable.

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Now, let's get on to the amazing ways people use coconut oil to better their life.

Cooking and Eating

1Cooking at High Heat - Some oils are unsafe to cook with at high temperatures, coconut oil is a great alternative. Check out our Guide to Cooking Oils to find healthy cooking oils for whatever meal you are creating.

6Popping Popcorn - A sweet twist on a classic snack! To make stovetop popcorn, you need a heavy-bottomed pan. First, add the coconut oil and popcorn to the pot. Coat the area of the pot with the oil, and use just enough popcorn to make a single layer over the bottom of the pot. Give the pot a little shake to make sure all of the kernels are coated with oil. Next, place the pot over medium heat. Put the lid on the pot, leaving it slightly open so that steam can escape. It should take about five minutes for the popcorn to pop completely.

8Oven Baked Sweet Potato Chips - Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Thinly slice sweet potatoes to about 1/8” thick. Place slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with coconut oil. Bake for about 15 minutes or until chips are lightly brown. Add salt to taste, and serve with salsa or dip. (Or just eat them plain – either way they’re delicious!)

9Replace Vegetable Oil for Baking - Next time you make your favorite brownie recipe, replace the vegetable oil with coconut oil. Your friends will be begging you for the recipe.

10Pan Frying - Next time you fry up a batch of sweet potato fries or a piece of chicken, use coconut oil. The taste is great and the coconut oil's health benefits are even better.

11Grilled Cheese with Coconut Oil - No need for butter the next time you are making a grilled cheese sandwich.

31Mix in Bath Water - Melt about 1/4 cup and add it to your bath water and soak.

32Tanning Oil - Put in a spray bottle and bring to beach. Spray on to keep skin moisturized.

33Dry Feet Treatment - Mix with salt to form a foot scrub.

34Elbow Rub - Helps manage the dry skin on your elbows.

Coconut Oil Hair Care

35Leave-in Overnight Conditioner - Looking for a deep conditioning hair treatment? Rub a small amount of oil into hair (mostly at ends), comb through and put hair in a loose bun before bed, and wash out in the morning.

36Hair Flyaway Tamer - Use very sparingly on ends or areas with flyaways.

37Defrizzer of Split Ends - Just put a tiny amount on your hands and run them through the frizzy areas.

38Static Reducer - Rub your hands together with a little bit of coconut oil on them and run them through your static-y hair.

Other Healthy Uses for Coconut Oil

40Aromatherapy - Whether you like coconut or not, the soothing aroma of coconut oil is pleasing to us all and can help us wind down after a long, stressful day. Read The Beginner's Guide to Aromatherapy.

41Metabolism Booster - 2 tablespoons per day are proven to rev up your metabolism.

10 Out-of-the-Box Uses for Coconut Oil Infographic

This post was written by Anthony D. Nelson, with the help of our awesome Facebook community. It was originally published in March 2013, and has since been republished with updated information. Last update was on: August 29, 2016.

These are some of the most popular ways to use coconut oil. There are hundreds of ways to use coconut oil.